{"product_id":"bloody-rose","title":"Bloody Rose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER OF REDDIT FANTASY'S BEST NOVEL OF 2018 AWARD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER OF FANTASY FACTION'S BEST FANTASY BOOK OF 2018 AWARD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER OF THE 2018 BOOKNEST FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST TRADITIONALLY PUBLISHED NOVEL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloody Rose\u003c\/em\u003e follows the thrilling journey of Tam Hashford, a young woman bored of her mundane life working at a pub in a sleepy town. Tam dreams of adventure, inspired by the bards’ tales of heroic exploits and legendary quests. When the infamous mercenary band, Fable, led by none other than the legendary Bloody Rose, arrives in town, Tam seizes the opportunity to join them as their bard. What begins as a pursuit of excitement quickly turns into a high-stakes adventure that promises either glory or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Eames crafts a world where mercenary bands are the rock stars of a fantasy realm, and their adventures are sung in ballads across the land. With a deft hand, Eames fills the narrative with rich characters, heart-pounding action, and a blend of humour and emotion that makes \u003cem\u003eBloody Rose\u003c\/em\u003e a gripping read from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel solidifies what \u003cem\u003eKings of the Wyld\u003c\/em\u003e proved, showcasing Eames' unique voice and narrative style. Sam Sykes praises, 'Eames writes like a hurricane and has a voice like no one else in this genre.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIT'S TIME TO TAKE A WALK ON THE WYLD SIDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews for the series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I laughed and wept and worried a lot and had the most tremendous time reading \u003cem\u003eBloody Rose\u003c\/em\u003e. Eames is a gifted and entertaining storyteller.'\u003c\/b\u003e – Kevin Hearne, author of The Iron Druid Chronicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cem\u003eBloody Rose\u003c\/em\u003e is bloody brilliant! It is a book that will make you remember why you fell in love with reading in the first place.'\u003c\/b\u003e – The Tattooed Book Geek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Eames once again hits the perfect balance of humor and heart, irreverent references and real emotion.'\u003c\/b\u003e – Django Wexler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A rollicking, page-turning, edge-of-your-seat road-trip of a book... wonderful.'\u003c\/b\u003e – John Gwynne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Absolutely awesome... Full of heroes, humour, and heart.'\u003c\/b\u003e – Jon Hollins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Eames' narrative voice is one of the best in this generation of fantasy authors.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003cem\u003eThe Quill to Live\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brings brazen fun and a rock \u0026amp; roll sensibility to the fantasy genre.'\u003c\/b\u003e – Sebastien de Castell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An entertaining, brilliantly crafted adventure... with just the right amount of grit and wit.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003cem\u003eBibliosanctum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'George R. R. Martin meets Terry Pratchett.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003cem\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloody Rose\u003c\/em\u003e captures the essence of epic storytelling, underpinned by complex characters and emotional depth. Whether you’re new to Nicholas Eames’ work or have already been captivated by \u003cem\u003eKings of the Wyld\u003c\/em\u003e, this follow-up will not disappoint. Prepare for an adventure that transcends the ordinary and delves into the extraordinary.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45762885648620,"sku":"9780356509044","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780356509044.jpg?v=1727088618","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/bloody-rose","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}